How much does a physician make in Missouri?
$228,000a year
Median yearly pay for physicians in Missouri. That is $109.61 an hour or $19,000 a month.
- Hourly
- $109.61
- Vs. national median
- -14%
- Rank among states
- 43 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,990
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $67,070Median: $228,000Highest 10%: $435,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $67,070 | $32.25 | |
| 25th | $83,340 | $40.07 | |
| Median | $228,000 | $109.61 | |
| 75th | $361,400 | $173.75 | |
| 90th | $435,200 | $209.21 |
Cities in Missouri
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Joplin, MO | $324,100 |
| Columbia, MO | $312,100 |
| Springfield, MO | $300,000 |
| St. Louis, MO | $246,400 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $239,200 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $220,500 |
| St. Joseph, MO | $217,700 |
| Kansas City, MO | $126,300 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for physicians.
| 40. Rhode Island | $228,600 |
| 41. Mississippi | $228,100 |
| 42. Utah | $228,100 |
| 43. Missouri | $228,000 |
| 44. Kansas | $221,500 |
| 45. Pennsylvania | $217,300 |
| 46. Connecticut | $215,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physician make an hour in Missouri?
The median hourly pay in Missouri is $109.61 ($228,000 a year).
Do physicians make more in Missouri than the national average?
No: $228,000 against $265,900 nationally, 14% less.
Where does Missouri rank for physician pay?
Missouri ranks 43 of 51 states.
Which city in Missouri pays physicians the most?
Joplin, MO-KS, with a median of $324,100 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.